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Nnamdi Kanu Hopes for Bail by April After Spending Four Years in Detention
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), believes he will be granted bail this April after spending four years in detention.
Also, he shared this confidence with Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA) in Abuja, during a visit at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility where he is being held.
After the visit, Ezenekwe released a statement revealing that Kanu remains in high spirits despite his prolonged detention. He noted that Kanu appeared healthier, more relaxed, and had even gained weight.
According to Ezenekwe, Kanu expressed deep frustration over the lack of strong Igbo leadership advocating for his release. He also called for more effort in pushing for the interests of the Igbo people, emphasizing that a referendum remains key to self-determination.
Additionally, Kanu maintained that he had done nothing wrong other than urging his people to wake up. He reassured me that he was taking his medications and staying optimistic. Most importantly, he expressed full confidence in his legal team and remained hopeful that he would be released by the end of April 2025.
Reflecting on their meeting, Ezenekwe described it as a reminder of the ongoing fight for recognition, justice, and the advancement of Igbo interests in Nigeria. He urged President Bola Tinubu to order Kanu’s release, stating that it would be a significant step in demonstrating his commitment to justice.
“In the spirit of democracy and fairness, I appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action and secure the release of our brother and hero, Nnamdi Kanu. This moment should mark a turning point—a renewed determination to protect the rights, dignity, and future of the Igbo people,” Ezenekwe stated.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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